By Kyndall Colon More than 97 percent of Grambling State University students receive some form of federal and state financial aid. With big debates around financial aid programs, TOPS, and overall funding in higher education, bottom-line support for students is critical in helping them reach their educational goals. At Grambling State, our “Bring it Home”… Continue reading Meet the Captains – #BringitHome2018
Month: September 2018
GSU Spotlight: 8 Alumni Who Are Helping Grow the Grambling State Legacy
As we celebrate this Founder’s Week, we’d like to say a special thank you to the thousands of alumni who help grow the GSU Legacy through their personal achievements and efforts like Bring it Home. Here are eight alumni whose accomplishments this year helped prove that we really are “The Place Where Everybody is Somebody:” “It’s… Continue reading GSU Spotlight: 8 Alumni Who Are Helping Grow the Grambling State Legacy
Grambling State Enrollment Climbs for Fourth Consecutive Year
Growth in TOPS and Retention Help Power University Growth GRAMBLING, LA.– Sept. 19, 2018 – Today, Grambling State University announced its fourth consecutive annual increase in student enrollment; with 5,205 students enrolled for Fall 2018 semester.
6 Ways You Can Help Celebrate Founder’s Week
By Tyree Burnett Are you ready to show your Grambling State University Tiger Pride? Add these big events to your calendar to help us celebrate Founder’s Week.
GSU Spotlight: STEM Innovation & Her Grambling Start – Cherie Kirkland #BringItHome2018
Cherie Kirkland’s career technology and leadership has included work for some of America’s largest brand names including IBM, The Weather Channel, and Cox Automotive. She credits much of her experience with her Grambling State start. Check out Cherie’s story on her journey to Grambling State and the importance of STEM education at HBCUs today.
GSU Spotlight: The Alexanders on Giving From the Heart – #BringItHome2018
Charles (Grier) Alexander and Donyetta Davis Alexander experienced similar financial hurdles while they were students at Grambling State University. They both received a little help which made a big difference in their collegiate experience. As they look back, they have always wanted to offer support to GSU students. “Someone helped me in my time of… Continue reading GSU Spotlight: The Alexanders on Giving From the Heart – #BringItHome2018
Shannon Frank Reeves, Sr. Appointed Director of Alumni Affairs
Grambling State University hires Alumnus to Join Institutional Advancement Team GRAMBLING, LA – September 13, 2018 – Grambling State University President Rick Gallot today announced the appointment of alumnus and California native Shannon Frank Reeves, Sr. as its Director of Alumni Affairs. Reeves has over 30 years of experience in non-profit executive management, government affairs, economic… Continue reading Shannon Frank Reeves, Sr. Appointed Director of Alumni Affairs
Grambling State Senior Receives Top Honor from White House HBCU Initiative
Faron Rush to represent GSU during National HBCU Week Conference, Sept 16-18 GRAMBLING, La.– September 12, 2018 – The White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities has named Grambling State University Senior, Faron Rush, to its roster of 2018 HBCU Competitiveness Scholars. Rush, of Chicago, Ill., was one of 63 students nationwide to… Continue reading Grambling State Senior Receives Top Honor from White House HBCU Initiative
GSU Spotlight: 3 Lessons from Leveraging a Technology Wave – Dwayne Jackson #BringItHome2018
After 20 years in information technology, Grambling State alumnus Dwayne Jackson cast out on his own to build a technology enterprise. Sixteen years later, his journey includes major wins like increasing revenue more than 45 percent and serving clients including federal, state, and local government entities across the U.S. Jackson, who founded Software Tech Enterprises… Continue reading GSU Spotlight: 3 Lessons from Leveraging a Technology Wave – Dwayne Jackson #BringItHome2018
4 Ways Students Can Help Grow GSU (Without Running for Office)
By Adarian Williams The hustle to the graduation finish line is very real. From our studies, jobs, and working to secure the perfect internship, it may seem like there isn’t “time” to get involved and help tackle those opportunities we know will make our campus better. But, that’s where you’re wrong. Getting involved is a… Continue reading 4 Ways Students Can Help Grow GSU (Without Running for Office)